# The Rise of Open Source Washington, DC Switches to Google Docs, Sorry Microsoft By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumping-on-microsoft-us-government-chooses-open-source-vs-microsoft-office References: [techradar](http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/washington-dc-drops-microsoft-for-google-475228) Washington, DC offices are changing to Google's open source applications for their documents and spreadsheets instead of paying money to [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaboration-platforms). Instead of paying for expensive programs like Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, 38,000 employees will now us Google Docs, Google Mail, Google Video for their work. The deal is worth about $500,000 to Google, but is a tremendous blow to Microsoft's dominance of office applications. **Implications** - The capabilities and significance of Google have grown substantially since its inception and extend far beyond just a search engine. With its growth as a business and owner of popular sites such as [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-lamda) and [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebate-program), consumers and employees in industries from entertainment to media and news all the way over to programming and education require this tool for the vast majority of Internet needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/leaders) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Open Source Adoption:** The shift towards open source applications, like Google Docs, is disrupting the dominance of traditional software providers, such as Microsoft. - **Cloud-based Productivity:** The move to cloud-based productivity tools, like Google Docs, presents opportunities for businesses to improve collaboration and reduce costs. - **Tech Industry Disruption:** The rise of open source technologies is reshaping the tech industry, forcing companies to adapt to new business models and strategies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Software:** The software industry has the opportunity to innovate and develop new open source solutions in response to the growing demand for cost-effective alternatives. - **Technology:** The technology industry can leverage open source tools to improve efficiency and develop disruptive innovations in various sectors, from education to entertainment. - **Productivity:** The productivity industry can capitalize on the shift towards cloud-based applications, like Google Docs, to offer new services and enhance remote collaboration capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Document-Finding Search Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docufinder.md) - [Intellectual Property-Protecting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insert-watermark.md) - [Workforce Upskilling Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-with-google.md) - [Open Source Supercomputing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-ai-infrastructure.md) - [Remote Work Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-hat.md) - [Accessible AI Document Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workspace-suites.md) - [Government AI Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomberg-government.md) - [Online Sheet Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-sheets.md) - [Open-Source AI Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baidu-ernie-5.md)